CreightonJay4MICHIGAN
Three-Star Recruit
As a Michigander and lifelong fan of the Michigan Wolverines, I can't say that I have the same love for Nebraska football that you all so apparently do. I've gotten a better feel for it though as I've been at Creighton the past six years for college and grad school. As a fan of a traditional power, I can understand the feelings of frustration that have enshrouded this storied program. I myself have a hard time understanding why the Huskers have been unable to find some sort of stable gameplan and bounce back to power. It has simply been a surprise to me that a program with a name that seemingly carries itself has had such a struggle. That said, I have been able to see the discrepencies in attitude between Husker fans. One thing in common is the pride in being the "best" fans out there. Assumed in the description is the ideal of sportsmanship- and I'd have to agree with you there. I was at the 9-38 Kansas State game in Lincoln in 2003 and was thoroughly shocked to see Husker fans clapping for the Wildcats as they exited the stadium. I have never seen that kind of sportsmanship anywhere else and I doubt if I will otherwise. Honestly though, it would make me sick to see Michigan fans giving Ohio State the same treatment. I guess I'd almost prefer to be classless than carry than be THAT sportsmanlike. :blink: But hats off to those of you that are able to behave in such a way, that's commendable. On the other side though, I did read a post earlier today expressing that not accepting poor play is not being a poor fan. I'd have to say that I agree with that. Michigan has had a mixed-bag season so far and while I consider myself a die-hard blue and maize bleeding machine, you won't find me accepting of losing games we should win, specifically a home loss to an inferior(in my opinion) Minnesota program. It's not a talent issue- it's a coaching and execution issue. Therefore I can understand the frusteration in losing close games to OU and Texas Tech- and in particular after a loss to Kansas, which in all practicality does not possess the talents in recruiting that Nebraska does/should. Who's to blame though? At Michigan, I feel it's been primarily a coaching issue as Lloyd Carr is the embodiment of conservative playcalling (consequently, teams have been allowed to stay in games because of the lack of "killer instinct" displayed when Michigan is leading games-- Northwestern game not withstanding). In Nebraska's case, I feel it's still a combination of coaching and personnel change. It'd be nice to see atleast a glimpse of a turn in the right direction from a coaching standpoint- and I guess you could consider the Iowa State game (and one sit on the turf away from Texas Tech), but a 3 game losing streak tells a tale of a downward spiral. Personnel-wise, I don't know that Coach C has had enough time in recruiting "his" players and so that might have something to do with it. It's easy for me to be objective when I don't have a vested interest, so I must admit that if Michigan were going through the same issue, I'd probably be calling for Coach's job too. I would just like to say that I think given the hardships that have befallen Nebraska football, I don't think there is another group of fans that could handle the situation with more resolve and optimism by-and-large. I hope your patience will be rewarded in the near future... just so long as you don't "steal" pieces of national championships from Michigan anytime soon. 
Only kidding. Goodluck Huskers and see you at the Qwest Center on December 11th- that's the day you play the best basketball team in the state. :lol:
[SIZE=14pt]GO BLUE!!![/SIZE] [SIZE=14pt]GO JAYS!!![/SIZE]
Only kidding. Goodluck Huskers and see you at the Qwest Center on December 11th- that's the day you play the best basketball team in the state. :lol: [SIZE=14pt]GO BLUE!!![/SIZE] [SIZE=14pt]GO JAYS!!![/SIZE]
